Perimenopause, “Food Noise,” and the Stress Hormone Rollercoaster - Season 11 Episode 14

Candace and OB-GYN Dr. Tabatha Barber go straight into one of the biggest mysteries of midlife: perimenopause. Together they unpack what menopause really is (one single day after 12 months without a period) and why today’s hormonal chaos—hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, and “food noise”—often comes from stress, gut health, and toxins more than from age alone. Dr. Tabatha explains how cortisol, gut bacteria, and liver overload can throw the whole system off, while Candace opens up about her own journey toward balance and breaking the sugar cycle. The two also discuss renewing the mind with Scripture, practical toxin swaps, smarter lab work, and how to pursue fitness without letting it rule your identity. • Download the free Whole Body Guide to follow this season’s journey — available now at Candace.com • Ask a question for a future episode at Candace.com • Join the Together Community for private podcast discussions — Candace.com/together • Get tour tickets for Candace’s live events (Nov 20–23) — Candace.com/tour Whats Inside: • [00:00] Welcome and tour update • [02:10] What menopause really means — it’s one day! • [09:05] Stress, cortisol, and how your nervous system affects hormones • [17:30] Gut health and yeast overgrowth: decoding “food noise” • [28:55] Renewing your mind: faith, therapy, and biblical truth • [35:40] Alcohol, liver load, and estrogen dominance • [45:10] Hidden toxins and everyday hormone disruptors • [52:00] Labs that matter — thyroid, antibodies, and root causes • [58:40] Listener Q&A: menopause belly, insulin resistance, faith + fitness Runtime: 1:05:10 #candacecameronbure #candacecameron #candace #candacecameronburepodcast #bodyandsoul #perimenopause #menopause #hormones #womenshealth #guthealth #microbiome #faith #fitness #christianwomen #wellness #estrogen #cortisol #thyroid #insulinresistance #toxinfree #liverhealth #mindrenewal #foodnoise #eatinghabits #food #cravings #foodthoughts #health Follow Dr. Tabatha on Socials IG @gutsydrtabatha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGutsyGynecologist https://drtabatha.com/about/ Sponsors for This Episode -Truth and Treason: https://angel.com/candace -Nuethix: ⁠https://nuethix.com/⁠ Use code CANDACE -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace -IFCJ http://IFCJ.org -A’Del Natural Cosmetics https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com/ ⁠Use code CANDACE for 25% off first order Each season of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast features one guest for a deep exploration of a single theme, encouraging viewers to grow in their experiences of faith, family and purposeful living. --- Best known as ‘D.J Tanner’ in the hit television series “Full House” and Netflix’s “Fuller House,” and as the actor and director who takes over your television around Christmas time.  Candace is also a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and CEO of CandyRock Entertainment. Candace has been interviewed many times over her decades on television, and in her podcast she hosts deep conversations with experts. Keep up with Candace: Candace's Website: https://candacecbure.com/ The Podcast Website: https://ccbpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacecbure/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candacecameron   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candacecameronb   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/candacecbure/